Translating More Than Words
—Your Voice in Japanese.


“Beautifully Human” English-Japanese Translations for Discerning Clients

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Studio Kiele delivers English-Japanese translations that capture cultural fluency, authentic voice,
and beautifully human translation — never robotic, never bland.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES

High-Stakes Communication &
On-Site VIP Support

I refine and translate critical emails, proposals, and correspondence.
For in-person meetings and VIP visits, my support extends to on-site cultural liaison services, ensuring every interaction is seamless, engaging, and successful.

Message Adaptation for the Japanese Market

I adapt your content into clear, compelling Japanese—tailored to the cultural and stylistic expectations of your audience. From web copy to social content, I create writing that builds trust and drives connection.

Japanese Public Speaking & Presentation Support

I translate and refine your script, coach your delivery, and help you prepare for live interaction—so you can speak with clarity and confidence in Japanese. I adapt your message to suit Japanese format, etiquette, and communication style.

Japan-Based Research Assistance

I offer research support for overseas scholars and firms, providing on-site access to local libraries and hard-to-find information. I also support Japanese communication through outreach and fieldwork accompaniment.

Publication-Ready Literary & Nonfiction Translation

I translate articles, essays, and literary and nonfiction books for publication in Japanese—delivering polished, publication-ready work while preserving the author’s voice and creating a natural, engaging experience for readers.

TESTIMONIALS

I worked with Kieko on the shooting of a documentary in Kyoto for the French public channel Arte. She was brilliant. She could adapt easily to the stressful conditions of that kind of project, she could handle complicated vocabulary while interpreting, and she always kept a nice, smiling face even through very early hours and a demanding schedule.

-JOHANN, JOURNALIST

Ms. Kakinuma has an exceptional gift for expressing Japanese culture accurately in English. She served confidently as the MC for Kyoto’s Aoi Festival, a long-standing tradition, and offered clear explanations about our culture and rituals to many attendees and even visiting ambassadors. She is truly a person of rare talent.

-INUI MITSUTAKA, PRIEST OF KAMIGAMO JINJA SHINTO SHRINE

I would highly recommend Kieko Kakinuma as a translator to anyone. The quality of her work, her ability to research deeply in a specific and uncommon field, her attachment to details is to be praised. The 36 immortals poets of Shisendô’s project would not have been possible without her.

-STEPHANE BARBERY, PHOTOGRAPHER, AUTHOR, POTTER